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Stay up to date on Dewey events by following us at facebook iDewey.com. Every day at 4pm we give a rundown of where to go for the best Dewey Beach food and drink specials. Check the “411” for a complete list of local places to eat, stay and play, and the Entertainment section for a complete calendar of events.

Here's where to go this Winter for Great Food & Drinks:

The Lighthouse Dickinson Street on the bay. Great food and drinks, with best view of sunsets on the Rehoboth Bay. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Lighthouse & Cove-An offering of moderately priced seafood dishes with a bay facing bar to catch the best sunsets. Settle in with good friends and a bottle of wine from their great selection!

Que Pasa- An instant Dewey favorite since it's open with an outdoor Cantina Bar and dining in the sand! Bring the whole family and don't forget about Taco Tuesdays this summer!

The Rusty Rudder-A Dewey Classic, need we say more. In Spring and Fall, the Rusty Rudder is your place for live entertainment hosting band battles like Chickfest, Popfest, and the Elvis Festival to name a few!

Northbeach- Party on the bay central. Sunset Funset Fridays are new and a big hit with food and drink specials, free tubing and jet ski rides, and plenty of good looking people sippin on cool Dewey Devils. Come have some grown-up play in the sand with all your friends. A little tip ladies, skip the heels for this one!

Ivy-Bay front dining at its best!

Bottle & Cork-The greatest Rock n Roll bar in the world, over 50 years and going strong the Cork brings some of the best shows this town has ever seen from George Clinton to Citizen Cope to Bruce in the USA. Bringing a rich mix of musical culture to Dewey residents all summer long.

Dairy Queen-Satisfy that sweet tooth with a creamy blizzard, now accepting Credit/Debit Cards!

Nick's- For cheese steaks, subs, or grinders head to a great late night spot like Nick's

Franco's-Pizza, strombolis, hoagies, and more. A good fix if you're craving quick and easy Italian

Hammerheads-The true locals place to hang. You can always find a friend willing to throw a few back here. Open year-round with trivia on Thursdays to expand your brain while quenching your pallet with delicious food and cold beers and home to a local grown-up Prom every February!

Jimmy's Grille-A picnic style feel with open air dining. All your down home favorites like fried chicken and man n' cheese. Live entertainment in the Summer afternoons.

Woody's-A great place to mingle with a friendly crowd, find good conversation and enjoy fun times all around and all year round. Homemade soups daily and great bar specials! Use you iDewey.com black card for 15% off your check

Dewey Beach Market-A store with all you need to satisfy your second most important needs in Dewey, everything other than alcohol, ha!

Mama Celeste-The rarely disputed champion of pizza in Dewey Beach, turning into a mob scene shortly after last call. A little hint, make friends with Mama and Papa!

Salad Factory-A healthy way to dine in Dewey with a cereal bar, fresh fruit, cool wraps, and delicious salads. Try a smoothie to cool down from the hot summer sun and remember, bring Cash!

Gary's Dewey Beach Grill-Offering tasty food alternatives like turkey cheesesteaks & vegetarian pasta. Lots of beer on tap and in bottles, a secret spot for the locals to relax with alternative brews and eats!

The Starboard- The "heart of Dewey Beach" known for their Suicide Sundays with the largest make your own bloody mary bar, and their huge "parties" for events like opening, closing, and running of the bulls. It's THE destination for weekend and seasonal residents once they hit the town limits. iDewey Black Card holders can use their black card to gain VIP access, priceless!Sunrise- Open all year for breakfast and lunch 6 days a week til 2pm a great place to snag a warm breakfast platter and a hot coffee to nurse that Dewey Devil hang over.

Ed's Chicken and Crabs-A great place to round up family and friends. It's BYOB so stock a cooler with your favorite variety of elixirs and get ready to pick. The best place for pick and eat crabs on the eastern shore.Port- Fresh, Local seafood Restaurant with Fine liquors and Wines in a comfortable atmosphere. Stayin classy in Dewey, iDewey Black Cards holders get a free spring roll appetizers with $10.00 purchase

Rita's @ Dewey Beach-Large selection of your favorite water ice and custard flavors. You can mix it up with a Gelati, Misto, or Blendini, or you can take a bucket to go and do your own mixing. Indoor and outdoor seating.

"Let's Do Trivia" at Hammerheads

Thursday, November 13, 2014. 8pm

Located at Hammerheads, Dewey BeachJoin a team for Trivia Night every Thursday! Starts at 8pm.

"Let's Do Trivia" at Hammerheads

Thursday, November 20, 2014. 8pm

Located at Hammerheads, Dewey BeachJoin a team for Trivia Night every Thursday. Starts at 8pm

Best Gifts at the Beach

Friday, Nov. 28 & Sat. Nov. 29, 2014, 9am to 5pm

Located at iDewey Visitor Center, Dewey Beach, DelawareCome shop the Beach! We hand select unique items only found in Dewey and Rehoboth. You can shop online starting Black Friday, or you may shop inside the iDewey Visitor Center on New Orleans Street from 9am to 5pm. For more details, call 302-227-6779, or email us at info@idewey.com

Dewey Beach Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Located at Dewey Beach, DelawareTree lighting is set to begin at 6pm.

Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Located at Rehoboth Beach, DelawareBring the family to the Annual Rehoboth Beach Christmas Parade! Starts at 6:30 pm on Rehoboth Avenue. All parade participants and watchers are invited to the Convention Hall after the parade for refreshments and to visit with Santa!

New Years Celebrations

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 - Jan. 1, 2015

Located at New Orleans St., Dewey BeachWhat better way to bring in the New Year than celebrating in Dewey Beach! Come on out to New Orleans St. at 11:45 to watch the ball drop!

New Years Eve w/The Rockets, LoveSeed, DJ Hector, & DJ Manny

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 - Jan. 1, 2015

Located at The Rusty Rudder Dewey BeachRing in the New Year! 9:00pm to 1:00am

3rd Annual Dewey Dunk & New Years Day Bonfire

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Located at Dagsworthy St, Dewey BeachEvents are set to begin at 1pm.

Starboard New Years Day Celebration

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Located at The Starboard Restaurant, Dewey Beach, DelawareCelebrate New Year's Day at The Starboard with LauraLea & Tripp Fabulous!

Starboard Opening Weekend 2015

Thursday, March 19 - Sunday, March 22, 2015

Located at The Starboard Restaurant, Dewey Beach, DelawareCome celebrate St. Patty's Day with the Reopening of the Starboard!!

The Best Bacon on the Beach. Bacon Fest 2015

Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 2015

Located at Dewey Beach & Rehoboth BeachDewey Beach Bacon Fest 4/11/2015. Rehoboth Beach Bacon Fest 4/12/2015. Come to the Beach, and express your love and passion for everyone's favorite ingredient...delicious, sizzling BACON!! A full weekend of mouth-watering, bacon-inspired samplings and events. Chefs, vendors, caterers, and artisans will offer their most delicious bacon dishes for your enjoyment!! Dewey will compete on Saturday, April 11th. Rehoboth will show us what they have on Sunday, April 12th. Guests will vote for their favorite bacon-inspired sample...with the event culminating at the "The Best Bacon on the Beach" Awards Ceremony at the Starboard Restaurant on the afternoon of April 12th. We wonder who will take home the Trophy this year?
Admission passes will be available shortly!! Check back here on idewey.com for future updates and more details! Call 302-227-6779 or email us at info@idewey.com.

Kelly J. Fritchman 5K

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Located at Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, Delaware8:00am to 11:00am. This event is in memory of Kelly J. Fritchman, wife of Todd Fritchman, Captain of the Dewey Beach Patrol. There will also be a "Kiddie K"!! 5K benefits the swimming scholarship that has been established by her family through the University of Delaware. Walk or run, then celebrate a great day with food and drinks on the deck at Irish Eyes, Lewes.

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